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wedgemon · 08-26-2005, 04:00 PM

This has likely been asked. But, has anyone ever made the roof removeable or even added a convertible roof to a 73-87 pick-up?

Any reason you couldn't? Like frame/body issues.

Any pics of of something like this.

I've always wanted to try this.

- Dave

**N2TRUX** · 08-26-2005, 05:58 PM

I have seen a few done in the past. Believe it or not, I don't have any pics on file. For some reason it seems that people choose to do stepsides more often that fleetsides, which doesn't work for me.

Any time you remove the roof off of a vehicle there is going to be considerable body flex. You would need to build a perimeter cage like structure to prevent that. It wouldn't hurt to box your frame as well....

66+81 · 08-26-2005, 07:41 PM

I also have seen this done, but I've seen a fleetside. I don't have any pics, but the best looking thing to do is cut it under the back window, and put Silverado trim on it to cover it up.

hotrodhomi · 08-26-2005, 10:08 PM

I haven't seen it on a full size but my friend cut the top off his S-10. I think he bought a kit. He also beefed up the body behind the seat.

**AspecialZ** · 08-26-2005, 11:55 PM

not sure where I found this, but I also think it's a blazer...

bigblock73 · 08-27-2005, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by AspecialZ

not sure where I found this, but I also think it's a blazer...

That is Gregsmx ride, he is a member here too.

bigblock73 · 08-27-2005, 01:46 AM

Here is one I saw on Ebay a while back..

**N2TRUX** · 08-27-2005, 10:13 AM

moonlight where did that come from? It looks like a GM prototype....

**N2TRUX** · 08-27-2005, 10:15 AM

Y'all can call me sick if you want, but I see some potential there...

hotrodhomi · 08-27-2005, 12:15 PM

your sick

*1FaastC10* · 08-27-2005, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 66+81

I don't have any pics, but the best looking thing to do is cut it under the back window, and put Silverado trim on it to cover it up.

IMO that looks hacked up. to do it properly, the top of the rear of the cab needs to be level with the top of the bed. the countour at the top of the bedrail must also be present, otherwise, it doesnt look stock. looks like you just cut the top off of a truck.

bigblock73 · 08-27-2005, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

moonlight where did that come from? It looks like a GM prototype....

I agree, and it also appears to have the '67 buddy buckets in it.

86swb · 08-27-2005, 06:09 PM

I personally do not like it. But to each their own.

82c10 · 08-27-2005, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Y'all can call me sick if you want, but I see some potential there...

i see some potential also, i am not a big fan of a chopped or chopped off top, but i see potential, i see at least 10 things i would change already

86swb · 08-27-2005, 06:17 PM

The change I would do is put the top back on.

f.monroe · 08-28-2005, 12:42 AM

Here is one I came across on Ebay .

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1985-...QQcmdZViewItem

Frank

bodydropped · 08-28-2005, 03:30 AM

looks good but i love to see it in the rain o wait it doesnt have a roof

loblazer · 08-28-2005, 08:13 AM

Wish I knew where that black truck was, might like to buy the 40 chev sedan behind it?

*1FaastC10* · 08-28-2005, 02:27 PM

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· Plans Were To Put Roll Bar And A Bikini Top. We Can Provide Information On where to Obtain The Tops

bodydropped · 08-28-2005, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by loblazer

Wish I knew where that black truck was, might like to buy the 40 chev sedan behind it?

its somewere in tx or was but it was on ebay like 1 or 2 years ago

bagged01extcab · 08-28-2005, 03:00 PM

If there was a way to make the cab and bed the same height, it would look good!

Trey

norville · 08-29-2005, 08:46 AM

I've seen conversion kits for like $400 and ragtop kits for $800 in one of the mags that comes to the house. But how do you address the upper window channel. Gasket???

I really thought about it.verry tempting.

bob

wedgemon · 08-29-2005, 11:28 AM

Thanks for the pix & replies. I'm gonna save this hack job for one of those "HOLD MY BEER AND WATCH THIS" moments.
- Dave

08-26-2005, 04:00 PM	#1
wedgemon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Spanish Springs, NV Posts: 1,171	73-87 Convertible Pick-Up This has likely been asked. But, has anyone ever made the roof removeable or even added a convertible roof to a 73-87 pick-up? Any reason you couldn't? Like frame/body issues. Any pics of of something like this. I've always wanted to try this. - Dave __________________ 2003 Silverado K1500 Z71 - Arrival Blue 1973 K5 Cheyenne Blazer 350/TH350/NP203 Kids Trucks:92 K1500 Blazer 5.7/700R4 4" lift. RETIRED: 1980 Scottsdale 4x4 Founding Member: "TILT WHEEL BELLY." Club

08-26-2005, 05:58 PM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	I have seen a few done in the past. Believe it or not, I don't have any pics on file. For some reason it seems that people choose to do stepsides more often that fleetsides, which doesn't work for me. Any time you remove the roof off of a vehicle there is going to be considerable body flex. You would need to build a perimeter cage like structure to prevent that. It wouldn't hurt to box your frame as well.... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

08-26-2005, 07:41 PM	#3
66+81 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Elberton GA Posts: 130	I also have seen this done, but I've seen a fleetside. I don't have any pics, but the best looking thing to do is cut it under the back window, and put Silverado trim on it to cover it up. __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 longbed stepside 350/350 1981 Chevy Custom Deluxe C10 short fleet 305/350

08-26-2005, 11:55 PM	#5
AspecialZ Street Rod Restoration Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wellsburg, WV Posts: 882	... not sure where I found this, but I also think it's a blazer... Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Instagram @ hot_rod_shop

08-27-2005, 01:46 AM	#7
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Here is one I saw on Ebay a while back.. Attached Images __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

08-26-2005, 10:08 PM	#4
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	I haven't seen it on a full size but my friend cut the top off his S-10. I think he bought a kit. He also beefed up the body behind the seat.

08-27-2005, 10:13 AM	#8
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	moonlight where did that come from? It looks like a GM prototype....

08-27-2005, 10:15 AM	#9
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Y'all can call me sick if you want, but I see some potential there...

08-27-2005, 12:15 PM	#10
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	your sick

08-27-2005, 06:09 PM	#13
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	I personally do not like it. But to each their own. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

08-27-2005, 06:17 PM	#15
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	The change I would do is put the top back on. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

08-28-2005, 12:42 AM	#16
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Here is one I came across on Ebay . http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1985-...QQcmdZViewItem Frank

08-28-2005, 03:30 AM	#17
bodydropped Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: beaumont,tx Posts: 757	looks good but i love to see it in the rain o wait it doesnt have a roof __________________ http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ropped/sig.jpg

08-28-2005, 08:13 AM	#18
loblazer Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Fergus, Ontario Posts: 481	Wish I knew where that black truck was, might like to buy the 40 chev sedan behind it?

08-28-2005, 03:00 PM	#21
bagged01extcab Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Longview tx Posts: 270	If there was a way to make the cab and bed the same height, it would look good! Trey __________________ Trey Oney



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08-29-2005, 08:46 AM	#22
norville Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Mountain Top, Pa Posts: 323	I've seen conversion kits for like $400 and ragtop kits for $800 in one of the mags that comes to the house. But how do you address the upper window channel. Gasket??? I really thought about it.verry tempting. bob __________________ 1986 C10 Scottsdale 5.3, TH400

08-29-2005, 11:28 AM	#23
wedgemon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Spanish Springs, NV Posts: 1,171	Thanks for the pix & replies. I'm gonna save this hack job for one of those "HOLD MY BEER AND WATCH THIS" moments. - Dave __________________ 2003 Silverado K1500 Z71 - Arrival Blue 1973 K5 Cheyenne Blazer 350/TH350/NP203 Kids Trucks:92 K1500 Blazer 5.7/700R4 4" lift. RETIRED: 1980 Scottsdale 4x4 Founding Member: "TILT WHEEL BELLY." Club

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